Transcript for Obama Calls Kidnapping of Nigerian School Girls 'Heartbreaking,' Calls for International Cooperation.

The president I have to ask especially with the events going on now. How far as the US prepared to go when it comes to helping to rescue the -- Nigeria. Well -- party sent in a team to Nigeria. They've accepted or help. -- a combination of military law enforcement. And other agencies who are going in trying to identify where in fact these girls might be and to provide them help. Obviously it's -- heartbreaking situation outrageous situation you've got. One of the worst. Regional or local terrorist organizations and -- -- in Nigeria. They've been killing people ruthlessly for. Many years now and we party -- seeking greater cooperation with the Nigerians this may be. The event that helps to mobilize the entire international community. To finally do something against this horrendous organization that's perpetrated such a terrible crime.

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